Microsoft apparently accuses Microsoft of copyright infringement in US lawsuit

August 5, 2013

Microsoft has, according to PC World, scored an own-goal by apparently accusing itself of copyright infringement. The computing giant – who recently lost its trademark battle in the English courts with Sky – engages the services of a variety of companies to combat copyright pirates on the internet. These companies scan the internet for new […]

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Beatles musical sued for copyright infringement by rival

July 23, 2013

It has emerged that the producers of Let It Be, the shortly-to-open West End musical which covers the musical lives of the Beatles, are being sued by a rival Beatles production. The Let It Be musical, which is shortly to open on Broadway, is being sued by the creators of “Rain”, a Beatles tribute show […]

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Woody Allen film cleared of copyright infringement

July 23, 2013

The Woody Allen film “Midnight in Paris” has reportedly been cleared of copyright infringement by a judge in the United States. The lawsuit was brought by the owners of the rights to the literary works of the late William Faulkner after it was contended that a nine-word quote taken from one of Faulkner’s novels had […]

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How Do Thieves Steal Credit Card Information?

July 23, 2013

Before modern technology, credit card often occurred as a result of thieves stealing purses, wallets, or searching through dumpsters in search of carbon copies of credit card imprints in order to gain financial data. However, due to the advancements in technology, thieves can now use a variety of ways to steal credit card information. Below […]

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An Introduction to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986

July 15, 2013

The computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 was made as a follow-up to the one passed in 1984, with an emphasis on computer security. It seeks to find, and punish, persons who have malicious intentions on commercial or government computers, by searching for protected private data, or through extending the allotted time to use […]

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An Introduction to the Cybersecurity Act of 2010

July 6, 2013

The Cybersecurity Act of 2010 was created by Congress, with an aim to protect and modernize private and public sectors from malicious persons. It was constructed because of concerns of cyber-attacks that have continued to plague networks in the US, and around the world. For businesses seeking robust cybersecurity solutions, a reliable site like www.mintblue.com […]

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The Basics of Copyright Law

July 5, 2013

[New – see also the empirical observation our Founder Gav Ward helped to coin re Lemley’s Law here.] It is important for businesses and individuals alike to understand the basics of copyright and trademark law. Once you develop your business’s image and logo, the establishment of a copyright or trademark is essential. By the same […]

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How to Settle Business Disputes

June 15, 2013

Unfortunately, business disputes have often become a regular aspect of any business’ day to day activities. Whether such a dispute arises out of equity and debt financing, supplier and customer relationships, intellectual property disputes, contractors for commercial loans, licensing and employment, corporate transactions, or any of a number of other common business interactions, it is […]

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The rules of parody: a lesson from America

June 7, 2013

As it currently stands UK copyright law does not allow a specific exception for parody use. This means that someone desiring to make a parody will have to ask for the copyright holder’s permission or attempt to procure a licence from that holder. The grant of a licence is at the complete discretion of the […]

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A Few Recent IP Cases Everyone Should Know About

June 5, 2013

IP or Intellectual Property is an area of legal practice that involves the defense of patents and trademarks that have been filed by a company. If a company feels that another party has infringed upon their intellectual property, cause exists to engage in litigation. Litigation may be pursued to force the infringing party to cease […]

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